1、大学英语六级模拟试卷 755及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short essay entitled Should Colleges Ban House Help. You should write at least 150 words following the outline given below in Chinese. 1越来越 多的大学生请钟点工打扫宿舍 2有的人赞同，有的人认为学校应该禁止这种做法 3我的观点 Should Col
2、leges Ban House Help? 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-4, mark： Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the inform
3、ation given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradicts the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 2 Facts about Depression In any given one-year period, 9.5% of the population, or about 18.8 million American adults, suffer fr
4、om a depressive illness. The economic cost for this disorder is high, but the cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depressive illnesses often interfere with normal functioning and cause pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious d
5、epression can destroy family life as well as the life of the ill person. But much of this suffering is unnecessary. Most people with a depressive illness do not seek treatment, although the great majority even those whose depression is extremely severe can be helped. Thanks to years of fruitful rese
6、arch, there are now medications and psychosocial therapies such as cognitive/behavioral “talk“ or interpersonal that ease the pain of depression. Whats a Depressive Disorder? A depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It affects the way a person eats and sleeps,
7、the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. A depressive disorder is not the same as a passing blue mood. It is not a sign of personal weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. People with a depressive illness cannot merely “pull themselves together“ and ge
8、t better. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people who suffer from depression. Types of Depression Depressive disorders come in different forms, just as is the case with other illnesses such as heart disease. Brief descrip
9、tions of the most common types of depressive disorders are given below. However, within these types there are variations in the number of symptoms, their severity, and persistence. Major depression is manifested by a combination of symptoms (see symptom list) that interfere with the ability to work,
10、 study, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable activities. Such a disabling episode of depression may occur only once but more commonly occurs several times in a lifetime. A less severe type of depression, dysthymia, involves long-term, chronic(慢性的 ) symptoms that do not disable, but keep one from f
11、unctioning well or from feeling good. Many people with dysthymia also experience major depressive episodes at some time in their lives. Another type of depression is bipolar disorder. Not nearly as prevalent as other forms of depressive disorders, bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling mood ch
12、anges: severe highs(mania) and lows(depression). Sometimes the mood switches are dramatic and rapid, but most often they are gradual. When in the depressed cycle, an individual can have any or all of the symptoms of a depressive disorder. When in the manic cycle, the individual may be overactive, ov
13、er-talkative, and have a great deal of energy. Mania often affects thinking, judgment, and social behavior in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment. For example, the individual in a manic phase(状态 ) may feel elated, full of grand schemes that might range from unwise business decisions t
14、o romantic sprees(放纵 ). Mania, left untreated, may worsen to a psychotic state. Symptoms of Depression and Mania Not everyone who is depressed or manic experiences every symptom. Some people experience a few symptoms, some many. Severity of symptoms varies with individuals and also varies over time.
15、 Depression -Feelings of hopelessness, pessimism -Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness -Loss of interest or pleasure in hobbies and activities that were once enjoyed, including sex -Decreased energy, fatigue, being “slowed down“ -Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions -Ins
16、omnia, early morning awakening, or oversleeping -Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain -Thoughts of death or suicide; suicide attempts Mania -Unusual irritability -Decreased need for sleep -Grandiose(夸大的 ) notions -Increased talking -Increased sexual desire -Markedly increased en
17、ergy -Poor judgment Causes of Depression Some types of depression run in families, suggesting that a biological vulnerability(弱点 ) can be inherited. This seems to be the case with bipolar disorder. Studies of families in which members of each generation develop bipolar disorder found that those with
18、 the illness have a somewhat different genetic makeup than those who do not get ill. However, the reverse is not true: Not everybody with the genetic makeup that causes vulnerability to bipolar disorder will have the illness. Apparently, additional factors, possibly stresses at home, work, or school
19、, are involved in its onset. In some families, major depression also seems to occur generation after generation. However, it can also occur in people who have no family history of depression. Whether inherited or not, major depressive disorder is often associated with changes in brain structures or
20、brain function. People who have low self-esteem, who consistently view themselves and the world with pessimism or who are readily overwhelmed by stress, are prone to depression. Whether this represents a psychological predisposition or an early form of the illness is not clear. In recent years, rese
21、archers have shown that physical changes in the body can be accompanied by mental changes as well. Medical illnesses such as stroke, a heart attack, cancer, Parkinsons disease, and hormonal disorders can cause depressive illness, making the sick person apathetic and unwilling to care for his or her
22、physical needs, thus prolonging the recovery period. Also, a serious loss, difficult relationship, financial problem, or any stressful(unwelcome or even desired) change in life patterns can trigger a depressive episode. Very often, a combination of genetic, psychological, and environmental factors i
23、s involved in the onset of a depressive disorder. Later episodes of illness typically begin from mild stresses, or none at all. Evaluation and Treatment A good diagnostic(诊断的 ) evaluation will include a complete history of symptoms, i.e., when they started, how long they have lasted, how severe they
24、 are, whether the patient had them before and, if so, whether the symptoms were treated and what treatment was given. The doctor should ask about alcohol and drug use, and if the patient has thoughts about death or suicide. Further, a history should include questions about whether other family membe
25、rs have had a depressive illness and, if treated, what treatments they may have received and which were effective. Last, a diagnostic evaluation should include a mental status examination to determine if speech or thought patterns or memory have been affected, as sometimes happens in the case of a d
26、epressive or manic-depressive illness. Treatment choice will depend on the outcome of the evaluation. There are a variety of medications and psychotherapies(心理疗法 )that can be used to treat depressive disorders. Some people with milder forms may do well with psychotherapy alone. People with moderate
27、to severe depression most often benefit from antidepressants(抗抑郁药 ). Most do best with combined treatment: medication to gain relatively quick symptom relief and psychotherapy to learn more effective ways to deal with lifes problems, including depression. Depending on the patients diagnosis and seve
28、rity of symptoms, the therapist may prescribe medication and/or one of the several forms of psychotherapy that have proven effective for depression. 2 A depressive disorder is an illness that involves mood and thoughts only. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 3 Bipolar disorder is characterized by cycling mood c
29、hanges. Mostly, such changes are gradual. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 4 Evaluation of depression can be conducted only when such depression is not attacking the patient. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 5 Major depressions seem to occur only to people who have a family history of depression. （ A） Y （ B） N （ C） NG 6
30、According to some researchers, _ in the body can give rise to certain mental changes. 7 Depression might be the cause of _. 8 _ is the best choice for most depression sufferers. 9 Mania often involves thinking, _, and social behavior in ways that cause serious problems and embarrassment. 10 Some typ
31、es of depression are inherited form generation to generation in _. 11 How the patient will be treated will depend on the result of the _. Section A Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will b
32、e asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After each question there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. （ A） Shes enjoying the music. （ B） The music will keep
33、 her awake. （ C） The music doesnt bother her. （ D） She would prefer a different style of music. （ A） She will take the subway. （ B） She will hurry to the conference. （ C） She will skip the conference end go sightseeing. （ D） She will take a bus. （ A） She thinks big parties are too impersonal. （ B） S
34、he would like to invite, friends to a big party. （ C） She feels she has to spend a lot of money in holding big parties. （ D） She would like to be invited to small parties. （ A） It is quite unexpected. （ B） She has already got the news. （ C） She has confidence in the man. （ D） It is not exciting to l
35、earn about it. （ A） He is not satisfied with the pay. （ B） He is not able to enjoy paid holidays. （ C） The job is not very challenging for him. （ D） There is no hope of promotion. （ A） He has to change the topic for his composition. （ B） He has fallen behind others in English class. （ C） He hasnt ma
36、de up his mind as to what to write about. （ D） The book he borrowed will be due tomorrow. （ A） She is against the mans plan. （ B） She thinks it needs a lot of money. （ C） They need some time to think about it. （ D） Its good for his career development. （ A） She should present him a book on music. （ B
37、） The teacher has some interests other than reading. （ C） Its a good idea because the teacher loves reading. （ D） The teacher would like to have a book on language teaching. （ A） Places the man has visited. （ B） A paper the woman is writing for a class. （ C） School activities they enjoy. （ D） The wo
38、mans plans for the summer. （ A） She has never been to Gettysburg. （ B） She took a political science course. （ C） Her family still goes on vacation together. （ D） Shes interested in the United States Civil War. （ A） Why her parents wanted to go to Gettysburg. （ B） Why her familys vacation plan change
39、d ten years ago. （ C） Where her family went for a vacation ten years ago. （ D） When her family went on their last vacation. （ A） How different kinds of pepper are produced. （ B） Why white pepper is superior to dishes. （ C） How the pepper plant is grown. （ D） How various peppers are used in cooking.
40、（ A） He read about it in a cookbook. （ B） He grows his own herbs and spices. （ C） He heard about it from a friend. （ D） He studied it in cooking school. （ A） Its preserved in liquid. （ B） The skin is removed. （ C） Its dried in the sun. （ D） Its freeze-dried. （ A） He answered all her questions correc
41、tly. （ B） He received a good grade in cooking class. （ C） She likes what he has just cooked. （ D） Shes impressed with his knowledge. Section B Directions: In this section, you will hear 3 short passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear some questions. Both the passage and the questions wil
42、l be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A, B, C and D. （ A） Because it is related with pop songs. （ B） Because it is both simple and inexpensive. （ C） Because you dont need a master to teach you. （ D） Because it is initiated by t
43、wo Chinese students. （ A） Posting homemade video or audio on the Internet. （ B） Specializing in mouthing Backstreet Boys songs. （ C） Making audio or video in ones dormitory. （ D） Watching video or audio through iPods. （ A） 60 percent of 100 million Chinese netizens are below 24. （ B） 2 out of 3 Chin
44、ese netizens are 19 years old. （ C） Some Chinese youth are online 24 hours a day. （ D） 60 percent of Chinese youth clubs offer online service. （ A） Children will get absent-minded if they play video games. （ B） Children will get healthier if they change their diet. （ C） Children will improve their g
45、rades if they stop watching TV. （ D） Children will lose weight if they spend less time watching TV. （ A） Because it proves the direct effect of reduction in television viewing. （ B） Because it shows the great importance of physical activity. （ C） Because it helps settle on the best diet small childr
46、en need. （ D） Because it indicates that children benefit much from TV programs. （ A） Children will move more and consume more energy if they dont watch TV. （ B） Children will spend more time studying if they are not allowed to watch TV. （ C） Children will eat more food to their taste if they have sp
47、ecial diets. （ D） Children will be indulged in video games if parents dont supervise them. （ A） On the second Sunday in May. （ B） On the fourth Sunday in Lent. （ C） On the fourth Sunday in May. （ D） On the second Sunday in Lent. （ A） Flowers, cards and clothes. （ B） Flowers and gold jewellery. （ C）
48、Cakes, flowers and cards. （ D） Cakes, cards and gold jewellery. （ A） Furmety Sunday. （ B） Mid-Lent Sunday. （ C） Refreshment Sunday. （ D） Cariing Sunday. （ A） A special food called furmety. （ B） Carlings, a kind of pancake. （ C） The simnel cake, a very rich fruit cake. （ D） Cakes which are made by mo
49、thers. Section C Directions: In this section, you will hear a passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks numbered from 36 to 43 with the exact words you have just heard. For blanks numbered from 44 to 46 you are required to fill in the missing information. For these blanks, you can either use the exact words you have just heard or write dow
